The Muppet Christmas Carol

Year

1993

Duration

85 minutes

Genres

Comedy, Family, Musicals

Language

English (English subtitles)

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Kermit, Gonzo and the rest of the Muppet gang appear in this fun musical take on the classic Charles Dickens story. Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly and bitter old man with no thought for anyone but himself. One Christmas Eve he is visited by three ghosts - the spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come - who each show him the error of his ways. The well-known tale is given a Muppet twist here - with Gonzo even "playing" Charles Dickens!

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Brian Henson

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Contains mild scary scenes

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Enjoy a brand new edition of the annual Into Film Festive Quiz to round off another busy school term!

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The Muppet Christmas Carol: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at The Muppet Christmas Carol (1993), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

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01 Dec 2017 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We look at how 'The Man Who Invented Christmas' presents a different side to Charles Dickens and demonstrates the influence of 'A Christmas Carol' to this day.

Reading time 6 mins

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A Christmas Carol - An Into Film/BBFC Podcast

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We take a look at three versions of the classic story A Christmas Carol and help you decide which one is best for your students.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol

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Language

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES & 1 INTO FILM+ PLAYLIST

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Classification

Engaging for ages

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES & 1 INTO FILM+ PLAYLIST

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Christmas on film

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

Into Film Festive Quiz 2021

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

Into Film's Christmas Quiz 2020

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

Into Film's Festive Quiz 2022

Christmas Day, 25 Dec

The Muppet Christmas Carol: Film Guide

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Scrooged(1988)

Scrooged(1988)

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